Thanks Shay! Looks like I will be giving Python a go, as it seems to be
easier to understand for a beginner better than C/Java. Are you able to
take advantage of the Mac interface with Python, or does it out put to a
Terminal window?
There are objective-C bindings for it, but I've yet to play with them.
<http://pyobjc.sourceforge.net/doc/tutorial.php>
<http://pyobjc.sourceforge.net/>
If you want to write GUI applications then RealBasic is also a good
starting point
<http://www.realbasic.com/>
it's portable across Mac, Windows and Linux and has a GUI development
environment.
If you're really into writing Mac applications you may want to delve
into Objective C at some stage. Whilst not as widely applicable as
C++ you'll probably find it's nicer :)
But IMHO Python offers a nice starting point which can get you into
control structures, variables, classes etc. Then you can try using
other languages and work out what they're missing!
Personally I find that evolving one's learning following a path
through the historical evolution of languages (computers, literature,
standards, whatever) is a good map for a learning path, as you can
become familiar with the shortcomings of each system which will make
you appreciate the improvements in the new ones, whilst still being
able to cope when someone drops you in front of a 1960's style unix
commandline prompt :) Not that I'd start with COBOL or APL however!
Have fun,
Shay
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